Fair enough, but it would most definitely sour relations a lot longer than in OTL
Short of War, don't see how that's really possible
Fair enough, but it would most definitely sour relations a lot longer than in OTL
Mao after consulting with Stalin decides if France wants to interfere in Chinese matters he will become a more active participant in the Indochina War. Plans are made to send 100,000 volunteers to assist the Vietminh in their fight.With the arrival of the newly arrived ships from the Soviet Union training starts for the Chinese to learn how to operate its new fleet.
Doesn't apply. Per Article 5 of the Washington Treaty (AKA NATO Charter) it only applies to Europe and North America. Below is the actual text of the article:That would likely kick off WWIII, as that would be an Article 5 issue by France, as Vietnam was part of France.
Ir was one thing to overlook material, that many men, quite another
Well, Algeria is also part of article 5, but yeah, the point still stands.Doesn't apply. Per Article 5 of the Washington Treaty (AKA NATO Charter) it only applies to Europe and North America. Below is the actual text of the article:
The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all," reads Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.